人教版八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷C卷(20).doc

人教版八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷C卷(20)一、 完形填空。 (共1题；共15分)1. （15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。Grandma called me in from the yard. “Would you please go to the store for me? Im ready to makecakes, and there isnt enough yeast (酵母). Take a quarter from my little change 1.” I found Grandmas wallet and put the quarter in my pocket.I was soon in the little general store that2our farming community. “Mr. Jenkins,” I said, “Grandma needs some yeast.” Mr. Jenkins set three cakes of yeast on the counter. His eyes shone, and he 3at me. “And what else do you need?” I knew what he meant. I was always allowed to pick a penny candy when I came to the store with Grandma. “How much 4do I have from a quarter?” I asked. “Seven cents.” Mr. Jenkins replied. I thought 5that quickly. I would have a nickel and two pennies back.I was sure Grandma wouldnt6if I spent one penny, and if she were here, she might even say I could have them both. The7I looked at the candy display, the more certain I became that I needed two pennies worth as a reward for coming to the store alone. And I did so.“Thank you,” Grandma said when I 8the yeast on the table. “Did you put the change back in my wallet?” “Yes, Grandma.” I replied, hurrying out to the yard. “I hadnt really lied to Grandma,” I argued with myself. “I did 9all the change I had.”But I had 10two pennies without Grandmas permission(允 许). The second piece of candy in my pocket didnt sound like a good idea any more. I knew I had lied to Grandma, and I was 11about it. Grandma loved me so much that I couldnt bear to keep anything from her.12Grandma took the hot cakes from the oven, I told her about the candy. She13when I finished my story. “I know just 14you feel,” she said. “We all feel like that when weve done15deceitful (欺 骗 的). Im glad you told me about the pennies, and of course Ill forgive you.” Grandma hugged me tight, and suddenly I felt as though a big stone was gone from my stomach.（1）A . handbag B . coat C . wallet D . pocket （2）A . gave B . served C . offered D . bought （3）A . laughed B . shouted C . smiled D . pointed （4）A . dollars B . pound C . cents D . change （5）A . as B . to C . out D . about （6）A . care B . use C . think D . like （7）A . bigger B . longer C . less D . shorter （8）A . lied B . laid C . lay D . lain （9）A . put back B . put in C . put out D . put up （10）A . found B . cost C . spent D . took （11）A . glad B . unhappy C . relaxed D . surprised （12）A . Since B . When C . If D . Though （13）A . shook B . refused C . agreed D . nodded （14）A . where B . why C . how D . when （15）A . something B . nothing C . anybody D . everybody 二、 阅读理解。 (共4题；共36分)2. （10分）阅读理解Kittys timetable（时间表）TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday8:00-8:45EnglishmathmathChinesemath8:55-9:40EnglishmathEnglishEnglishmath9:50-10:35ChineseChineseP.E.mathart10:45-11:30mathgeographyhistorygeographyChinese14:0014:45P.E.EnglishChinesemusicmusic14:5515:40geographyartreadingP.E.science（1）Kitty has _ every day. A . EnglishB . ChineseC . geography（2）The geography class finishes at _on Monday. A . 14:00B . 14:45C . 15:40（3）Kitty has _subjects this term. A . tenB . elevenC . twelve（4）Kitty has lunch at _. A . 11:00B . 12:00C . 14:00（5）Kitty has _P.E lessons(s) in a week. A . oneB . twoC . three3. （10分）阅读理解Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy making money for my schooling.One day, my mother was sewing a quilt(缝被子). I silently sat beside her.“Mum, is there love between you and Dad?” I asked in a very low voice.With surprise in her eyes, she stopped her work for a while. Then she said, “Susan, look at this thread(线). It can hardly be seen, but its really there. It makes the quilt strong and durable. If life is a quilt, love should be a thread. Love is inside. ”I couldnt understand her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. After they were back, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day. They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple.After two months, my father still couldnt walk by himself.“Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day.“Susan, dont worry about me,” he said. “I just like walking with your mum. I like this kind of life. ” Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm（1）Why are Susans parents busy trying to make money? A . To send Susan to school.B . To go to see the doctor.C . To buy a strong quilt.D . To show their love.（2）What does the underlined word “durable” mean in Chinese? . A . 好看的B . 廉价的C . 耐用的D . 昂贵的（3）Susan came to understand her mother . A . while her mother was sewing a quiltB . before her father was in hospitalC . when she was sitting beside her motherD . after her father was seriously sick（4）What can we know from the passage? A . Susans father is very lazy.B . Susans mother is a nurse.C . Susans parents love each other.D . Susan doesnt like her father.（5）Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A . How to make a quilt strongB . Love is just a threadC . Walking on the country roadD . A seriously sick father4. （10分）阅读理解POSB（Post Office Saving Banks ）PAssion Run for Kids 2016Who are the kinds were helping？The PAssion Kids Fund aims to support the children in the community through different programmesWe are happy to partner Peoples Association this year to organize PAssion Run for Kids 2016to support the children in the community so that can have a happier childhood and a brighter futureWhat can I do for the kinds？You can make a difference in the lives of the children simple by running to support this cause!You can also make a donation （捐款）to the POSB Passion Kids FundItemsFrom 1 March to 30 April in 20161 June to 31 July 2016Early BirdPOSB Credit card holders PAssion Card memberPublicAdultscompetitive10km Mens open40455010km Womens open Family WalkNon CompetitiveChildren （below 13yrs old ）202530Adult （13 yrs and above ）354045Notes：1 Participants （参与者）below 18 must get the permission of parents or guardianship2 All the running items will be held at weekends3 Volunteers （aged above 18）will be welcomed4 All the items will be cancelled in case of heavy rain5 For more information on POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2016，please contact us at 90108116（MonFri，10am to 5pm ）or email us at enquiriesrunforkidscomsg（1）The purpose of the event is to A . encourage a healthy lifestyleB . help children in the communityC . make a difference in our livesD . introduce the products of Sketcher（2）Toms father is a PAassion Card memberHe signed up for the 10km race in JuneHow much should he pay？ A . 25B . 40C . 45D . 50（3）From the poster，we can know something about the event EXCEPT A . the placeB . the timeC . the costD . the sponsor（4）From the Notes，we can know that A . we can get further information by making a callB . we can take part in the items in June every dayC . everybody can work as a volunteer in the eventD . the items will be held under any kind of weather（5）Which of the following about the activity is TRUE？ A . Participants must have a PAssion card or POSB credit cardB . Women and children can only take part in the Family WalkC . Peoples Association is one of the organizers of the eventD . Children are not allowed to take part in the events5. （6分）根据短文理解，选择正确答案。 She is Li Xinqi. Her English names Olivia. She is a lovely girl. She was born(出生) on January 12th, 2012 in USA. She is gymnastics champion(体操冠军) Li Xiaopeng and Angelita Lis daughter. In April, 2014, she goes to record the TV program(录制节目), Dad came back. After that，she is loved by everyone. The girl is Jia Yunxin. She was born on October 23rd, 2012 in Beijing. Her parents are Jia Nailiang and Li Xiaolu. They are actors(演员). She also comes to “Dad came back” in Zhejiang TV. She is very cute, sometimes gentle, sometimes tough(强硬的). People like her. The boy is Du Yuqi, but we all call him “Uh huh”. He was born on the morning of September 19th, 2013 in Beijing. He is Du Jiang and Huo Siyans son. They are actors, too. He looks very handsome(帅), and he records “Dad came back” second season with his father. Everyone likes him very much.（1）How old is Olivia?A . Two.B . Three.C . Four.D . Five.（2）Whats the name of “Uh huh”?A . Li Xinqi.B . Du Yuqi.C . Jia Yunxin.D . Du Jiang.（3）Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A . They were born in Beijing.B . They all record the program “Dad came back”.C . Olivias parents arent actors.D . People like them very much.三、 词汇运用。 (共2题；共20分)6. （10分）用方框中所给词的适当形式填空for, buy, sale, price, dollar, clothes, pair, store, skirt, sockMy parents and I are in Mr. Cools Clothes _now. The _in it are nice. I want to_a T-shirt. My mom wants to buy a _for my sister and a hat _my father. And my father wants some _ The socks are at good _ They are only three dollars for two _ The hats are fifteen _ And the T-shirts are on _for only 29 dollars.7. （10分）根据短文内容和所给中文提示，写出空白处单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。It was not long that I learned how important happiness was to life.On that day I went with my mum to the bank. I was bored. _ (突然), a man dressed in old clothes caught my eyes. He was sitting between the doors of two factories. He was homeless, I was not _ (感兴趣的), for I had seen many like him before.Compared with other beggars, he was _ (不同的) in some way. This man was not sitting down with a sad expression. He had a radio in his hand and was enjoying listening to the music happily. The radio _ (似乎)to be the best thing he had.“Mom, why does that man have a radio even _ (尽管) hes homeless?” I asked.“He _ (买) it ,” she replied.“But if hes homeless with an _ (空的) stomach, why doesnt he use the money to buy food or clothes? He _ (浪费) it on something he doesnt need. ”“ Well, Sarah, sometimes food and clothes arent the _ (最) important things. We need happiness, too.”That man must care enough about music to buy a radio _ (代替) of food or clothes. I soon realized that happiness is the key to life. Without it, theres nothing to look forward to.四、 语法填空。 (共1题；共1分)8. （1分）I think this movie is_( interesting) than that one . 五、 任务型阅读。 (共1题；共5分)9. （5分）任务型阅读Courage is the ability to be brave in different situations in our life. Here and there, now and then, everyone needs courage to do something well. Courage may make you confident of your success. If you have courage, you will not show fear in face of anything difficult or dangerous. With courage, you may look at someone in the eye who you have wronged (冤枉) and say “I am sorry”, you may keep smiling even if you are seriously ill and know you are at the end of your life.How can we build up our courage?Believe you will be successful.Take chances and know that you have your own talents. Besides, your family and friends are always there for you.Exercise your courage.It can be compared to a muscle (肌肉). The more we use courage, the greater it gets.Know that giving up is not a choice.Its much easier to give up. But it takes courage to say or do what you think is right, even when other people think you are wrong.Read inspiring stories of brave people.Abraham Lincoln is one of the people who you may think of.阅读以上信息，用恰当的词完成下面的短文，每空一词。Courage is the ability to be brave in different situations. It is important to everyone. With courage, you will feel confident of your success; with courage, you wont be _of anything difficult or dangerous; with courag